Bell UH-1D MEDEVAC (1959-1975)

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The earlier 'short-body' Hueys were a success, especially in the gunship role, but lacked the cabin space to be an effective troop transport. The US Army wanted a version that could carry a crew of four (two pilots and two door gunners) and also deliver an infantry section of eight-ten soldiers. Bell's solution was to stretch the UH-1B fuselage by 41 inches (105 cm) and use the extra space to fit two sideways-facing seats on either side of the transmission. This brought the total seating capacity to 15, including crew seats.The new Huey was designated UH-1D by the US Army and as the Model 205 by Bell. The enlarged cabin could also accommodate six stretchers, double that of the earlier models, making the 'Delta' a good MEDEVAC aircraft. In place of the earlier model's sliding side doors with a single window, larger doors were fitted which had two windows, plus a small 'hinged panel' with an optional window, providing access to the cabin. The doors and hinged panels were quickly removable and the Huey could be flown in that configuration.The first Army unit deliveries of the 'Delta' model were on 9 August 1963 when the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) at Fort Benning Georgia received two. This unit was renamed the 1st Cavalry Division and deployed to Vietnam with its 'Delta' Hueys. A total of 2008 UH-1Ds were delivered to the US Army between 1962 and 1966 THANKS TO MANDUN FOR THE ORIGINAL BELL UH-1. DOWLOAD It and RATE! #Bell #Bell_UH1 #Bell_UH1D #MEDEVAC #MEDIVAC #TheArtist #UH1 #UH1D #USAF